Muscicapa striata
The spotted flycatcher nests in western Eurasia, including France, where it is widespread in most regions. It is frequently found in tree-filled parks, large gardens and all semi-wooded areas, including at medium altitudes. The species migrates and winters in southern Africa after making long stopovers in southern Europe and North Africa.
Populations of the spotted flycatcher appear to be declining in Europe, possibly due to the deterioration of its habitat, particularly through the felling of old trees, and the disappearance or contamination of insects by pesticides.
To find out more about the migratory routes of the spotted flycatchers and their flight altitudes, particularly when crossing the English Channel, they are captured at their nesting sites in the UK. They are fitted with a 0.5g GLS which records the data (approximate geographical positions and precise atmospheric pressure for altitude). In order to collect the data, the GLSs have to be recovered the following year by recapturing the birds on their return from wintering.
Breeding in France ; Migratory passing through France